J3 E&I Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate:

$47.76/hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Rotating Shift Schedule

Physical Location:

Columbus Modified Fiber

371 Manufacturers Drive (Industrial Park)

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4651

The Job You Will Perform:

This position supports International Paper's 

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in 

Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products.

This is a J3 level E&I Technician position responsible for completing scheduled and routine maintenance work along with performing many other duties, both as part of a team and independently.  Duties include, but are not restricted to, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining 575V thru 2300V motor controls, 13.8kV electrical systems, relay logic, PLC systems, DCS and a variety of field instruments, analytical equipment, and final control elements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair AC and DC drive systems as well as stand-a-lone process drives of various manufactures
• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain DCS systems such as Delta V and Honeywell.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain 575V through 2300V motors including induction, synchronous, wound rotor, permanent magnet and DC
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting various manufactures of analog and SMART instruments and analytical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain motor controls including electronic motor protection relays, sizing overloads, and starter maintenance of various manufactures.
• Shop and field repair of final control elements such as pneumatic valves, electric valves, solenoid operated valves, calibration of pneumatic and SMART valve positioners.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain various electrical components such as mechanical limit, proximity, photo electric, speed and reflective switches.
• Install, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including associated communication such as DH+, mod_bus, Ethernet.
• Read, interpret and redline wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&ID's and loop sheets
• Understand and follow 70E regulations involving Arc Flash and Shock hazards.
• Communicate with operators while troubleshooting electrical and instrument controls
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on routine and extended annual outages
• Maintain shops, load centers, DCS work areas to a 5S standard
• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Assist mechanical craft as needed
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions

• Perform other duties as assigned

   

   

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required:

Must be at least age 18

High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required

Eligible for employment in the US

Five (5) or more years industrial E&I maintenance experience

Previous multi-skilled E&I maintenance experience

Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality, ethics, craftsmanship, customer focus, and leadership skills.

Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of E&I related equipment and process problems

Knowledge of key operating areas, PLCs AC & DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentatio , and DCS equipment.

Must satisfactorily pass pre-employment assessment testing and post offer drug/alcohol screen, background check and physical

Able to work in a tobacco-free environment

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